US Bridges

TR 32 over Trib to Big Four Crk

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 830N 900E · Structure no. 027314000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 32 over Trib to Big Four Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 32 over Trib to Big Four Crk in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 32
CrossesTrib to Big Four Crk
Location830N 900E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.5184, -88.29097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 32 over Trib to Big Four Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 32 over Trib to Big Four Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 32 over Trib to Big Four Crk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 32 over Trib to Big Four Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR 32 over Trib to Big Four Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.